The Everyman character was created so that the audience can imagine itself in the same situation without having to possess knowledge, skills or abilities outside their everyday experience. These characters act realistically in situations that are often taken for granted with traditional heroes; an Everyman character who gets into a fight would end up getting hurt, whereas an unrealistic hero would come out unscathed.
The name comes from the 15th century English morality play called Everyman.
This term will be relevant within my work, as Becky, the main character, will be illustrating feelings that the majority of my audience should be able to identify with, i.e. she will be happy and in love but also sad and heartbroken.
This term will be relevant within my work, as Becky, the main character, will be illustrating feelings that the majority of my audience should be able to identify with, i.e. she will be happy and in love but also sad and heartbroken.
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